LAS VEGAS, April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Local Search Association today announced the winners of its Industry Excellence Awards at this year's annual conference: "Search Starts Here" in Las Vegas. The Industry Excellence Awards recognize local search and Yellow Pages publishers, marketers and suppliers for outstanding achievements in the directory advertising business.

"We're continuing our tradition of honoring those leaders in our industry who continue to inspire progress through their ideas and actions," said Neg Norton, Local Search Association president. "It's because of these pioneers in search that our industry will continue to be valuable for our members in the years to come."

Dex One and Yellowbook were presented with the Local Search Association National Marketing Division 2010 Publisher Partnership Award for programs including a monthly Webinar series for clients that highlights new products, and services and a different, more successful approach to search engine marketing.

Formerly the Yellow Pages Association, the Local Search Association (www.localsearchassociation.org) is the largest trade organization of print, digital, mobile and social media that help local businesses get found and selected by ready-to-buy consumers. Association members include U.S. and international Yellow Pages companies, search engines, online listings and review sites, digital advertising agencies and mobile search providers. The Association has members in 29 countries.